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N150
Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The N150 is positioned at rank 98 and the Ryzen 3 2300U is on rank 607, so the N150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar N150
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | N150 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | N150 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of N150 and Ryzen 3 2300U
N150
The N150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 5,418 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 2300U
The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the N150 and Ryzen 3 2300U share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the N150 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U — a 5.7% clock advantage for the N150. The Ryzen 3 2300U is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the N150 scores 5,418 against the Ryzen 3 2300U's 5,484 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 2300U. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U.
| Feature | N150 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,418 | 5,484+1% |
Memory & Platform
The N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | N150 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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